Pearson Proposes Consolidation of New England Rail Lines
J Pearson urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to merge all New England routes into a single system while keeping the Boston and Albany detached from New York Central. He favored including Lehigh and New England and Lehigh and Hudson in the merger, with a unified system offering distinct territorial service and open access to ports and water routes.
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New England
Boston
Albany
New York
Fahey to Publish Evening Post on June 1
New York Evening Post announces John H. Fahey will become publisher on June 1. Fahey is currently publisher of Worcester Evening Post and Manchester Mirror and formerly publisher of Heston Traveler. He brings experience from multiple New England papers.
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Poat
John H. Fahey
Mr. Fahey
Worcester
Mass
Evening Post
Manchester
N. IL
Heston
Shrine Seeks Delay in Firm's Price Rise Amid Convention
The Shrine committee urges temporary rescission or reduction of a 20 cent per gallon ice cream price hike by Clapin Sacks Manufacturing, tying the request to the Delayed convention timing. Executive secretary Harry Stanford cites risk of broader price increases by restaurants and calls for action until after the Shrine gathering.
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Cohearn
Clapin Sacks Manufacturing Company
Harry Standiford
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Convention Organization
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Dia
Chaphi-Sicks Company
Stanifford
Citlaens Committee
Paiireston Restauraunt Association
Washington Restaurant Association
Washington Shrines plan to host 490000 visitors amid price fears
Wealdon leaders defend convention appeal against alleged price gouging in food and lodging. Executives cite higher sugar and dairy costs, wage rises, and material prices as causes while urging retailers to hold or roll back increases until after the convention. Plans for entertainment and security at the George Washington Masonic Memorial site are outlined, with committees to guide volunteers and police support.
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Traffic and Parking Rules For Shrine Session
Col Sherrill announces traffic and parking regulations to aid Metropolitan Police during the Shrine session. The rules run from last night until June 16, ban parking on Executive Avenue and near the White House grounds while directing right traffic on park roadways and imposing one way flow on several streets and approaches.
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Deaths and civic notes linger in Rockville area
Obituary notices for Mrs Anna Stone Griffith 87 and James W Simpson 72 describe deaths in Rockville and Kensington with funeral details. The Griffiths page lists surviving daughters and a son, with burial at Rockville Union Cemetery. The Simpson notice notes a Kensington home death, a March 2 service at Pumphrey's chapel, and Rockville burial. Additional items mention memorial services, road improvement petitions, Shrine caravan preparations, and local civic committee actions in Hyattsville and Germantown, with plans for fairgrounds, patrols, and fire department organization.
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Anna Stone Griffith
David Griffith
Redland
An. Iissa
Walter W.W. Mobley
Pumphrey’s
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Mr. Simpson
England
Harold
John
Wbimpson
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A. Hunteher
St. Paul's Methodial Church
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Lawrence
Mason
Washington
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Cornar
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Pene Lo Téok
Stavan
Atprints
Yaas
Ville
Wey
Fair -Grounds
Montgomery County
District of Columbia
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T Coffe
Fair Grounds
Sherif Moxley
Edgar Thompson
Rockville 14
Commerce Chamber Guides for Shrina Reception
Washington Chamber of Commerce members are asked by Isaac Gank to serve on the Shrina reception committee and assist visitors. A letter notes they should aid the guest, including guiding walks for several blocks when needed.
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Commerce Chamber
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Isaac Gank
Shrina
Poppies Made for Sale by Auxiliary Group
Poppies prepared by an auxiliary group are being made for sale by committed volunteers. The project supports local fundraising efforts and involves participation by members of the community, particularly women and girls.
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Gale
Michigan Fiscal Report Shows Per Capita Costs and Debts
The 1922 state fiscal release details per capita costs of 8.91, revenue of 16, and total revenue 81,753 per person, with a net indebtedness of 12.80 per capita. It notes 60 from bond sales and 30 million from soldier bonds, plus valuations and tax levies per capita.
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Ceisis
Bonys
Davis to Speak at Chevy Chase Fete Ceremony
Secretary Davis will be principal speaker at the Chevy Chase Recreation City Playgrounds and Athletic Field opening near the circle tomorrow afternoon. A fundraising drive aims to raise 2435,000 for welfare programs. workers meet Thursday as a committee led by Guy Maddowell advances plans to involve schoolchildren and families.
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Davis
Chevy Chase
Fland Frank
Chévy
Chase
Sweer
Shevy “Chace-lepary
Ballou Outlines Ideals for Enjoyable School Teaching
Superintendent DeFrank W. Ballou addresses supervising principals and upper grade teachers at McKinley High School, praising engaging instruction. He argues teachers cannot gauge pupil progress, calls for a balance between achievement and intelligence tests, and warns against setting standards too high.
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De.Frank. W. Ballou
McKintey
Ballou
Arlington's Reopened Roof Delights Crowds
Arlington opens a roof garden drawing large crowds with new features and dining options. The program includes a mix of classical and dance numbers by Van H. direstlorege and Goldman. Bob the Pied Piper performs versatile pieces on many instruments, while nightly dances and summer dinners are planned on the roof.
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Arlington Roof Garden
Kitchem
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Yer
Goldman
Bob
Pied
Imavateline Beast
Stage Settings Scorned as Idiotic, MacGowan Says
MacGowan at the Ram's Head discusses stage settings in a talk on Present Trend of Stagecraft. He criticizes recent designs as shown in pictures from the United States and Europe, praising some for atmosphere and others as silly.
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MacGowan
Europe
Lalotic
Craig
Urban
Conference Adopts Move to Abandon Long Ton in Coal Trade
At the annual weights and measures conference resolutions urged replacing the long ton with the short ton of 2 600 pounds in coal sales. The body called on Congress to standardize coal sizes and fix grade, heat value for anthracite and bituminous coal. A motion favored ending Mary measures in groceries and weight standard changes.
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Congress
BES
Enlarge Hagerstown Building Plans Announced
The Hagerstown IM. C. A. directors announced a new addition to the Hagerstown building. The expansion will add 59582 feet and include an assembly hall dormitory and cafe.
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Hagerstown
IM. C. A
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